Sorry for the delay. Sabrina has moved on, and wiht her went her router. had to switch to the cable modem, and it doesn't work downstairs. So JoHanna let me borrow her 50' ethernet cable so that I could plug in upstairs and use it in our office downstairs. And it works! My only question: who carries with them a 50' ethernet cable? But, who am I to ask - we're back online!

Sunday was a bit different. We actually started the day at 7am - and some of us didn't even get back until after 7:30PM! We had the weather, we had paint, and I needed some walls painted. Great combination. And believe it or not, we tried it again today: met at the pod at 7am, but this time we broke down around 5:30pm, actually getting back to the condos around 6:30pm. Long hours, but you wouldn't believe the progress! We're actually using terms like: light at the end of the tunnel!

A couple of newbies joined us Sunday morning - Damon and Edwin. Both locals, and both ex-Marines! Know how I found them? By talking with our waiter at Outback. For some reason, I asked him if he knew of anyone looking to work for a week or so, and he said that his roommate was indeed looking for a job, as well as his best friend. Birds of a feather, I guess...

I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again: Mickie is on the wall! It's really one of the first times that she has worked on one of my projects(Painting. She is ALWAYS working on my projects behind the scenes.) And she is really doing a fabulous job! Slinging paint actually suits her. Now, I wonder what she's doing for my next project...

Mellissa has absolutely been here for too long. Said that she's going to name her first born, "Rumber". (Raw Umber)

Well, I'll be honest. Tomorrow morning is going to be getting her early...more later.

Mike

Newbie Steve, who actually hates to have his picture taken, doesn't really seem to mind, as long as he doesn't know it's being taken. Now, does that make much sense?



















Talking to the lift crew, trying to find out the best way to man the "second" lift crew. We decided on Loralei to drive, as well as newbie Edwin, with JoHanna and myself filling out the teams.










End of a long day, and we are consolidating buckets, getting ready for tomorrow. Pretty cool as to how everyone chips in without even being asked. Almost rote.










Look at this - these guys are doing a great job. Even if some of them didn't start out as such, they are truly great artists. Really proud of them.










Newbie Marsha during lunch at a park pavillion, right around the corner from the job site. Nice place to kick back. Ask Kim.











See, this is right next to the pavillion. Looks kinda fun right? But would you say that it looks...peaceful? Look closely...









Seems Kim is catching a few winks anywhere she can.Better here than on the lift. Dark, quiet, and really counting on school being in session as opposed to the playground being in use.

















See? I TOLD you Mickie was painting! Some folks didn't believe me - Actually wanted to see some proof!










This is how it looks from the ground. We get quite a few honks and jeers from passersby. And if I ever hear the words, "Git 'er done!" one more time...
















Great shot of what these guys look like from the top of one of the retaining walls. I think Mickie actually took thios one, I am truly impressed! Of course, Jack had to help her down...










Newbie Damon, taking in some rest time at the pavillion. It's amazing all of that vocabulary that the Marines teach you...



















Look at this...can you see the last wall??? Of course, it does turn the corner, but we're really making a lot of progress!










OK, I'm thinking that we're not working Jack hard enough. If I knew he could climb walls like this I could have saved TONS of money on lifts!










Newbie Edwin, fitting in a little to easily. Seems like he has "break time" down pretty well.